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Matoaca

#8 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Chesterfield County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Richmond, VA
  • 6 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Matoaca is a suburb of Richmond with a population of 2,517. Matoaca is in Chesterfield County. Living in Matoaca offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Matoaca there are a lot of parks. Residents of Matoaca tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Matoaca are above average.
    About Matoaca...
    Population
    2,517

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $145,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,097
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      8%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      40%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      13%

    Working in Matoaca

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $60,452
    National
    $55,322
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      Matoaca Reviews

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      The town of Matoaca housed is the great county of Chesterfield. is a great place to live. Although it is mostly rural, parts of it definitely have a feel of spacey suburbs. This town borders on the Appomattox River and is less than 15 minutes away from the cities of Colonial Heights and Petersburg, and less than 25 miles away from Richmond, the capital of Virginia. It also gives you great access to I-85, I-95, 288, and 295. The town hosts several historic points. There are changes some underway now and some that have failed such as having one public elementary school which is constantly overcrowded ( will change) , no apartments and no full grocery stores (no change expected). It no longer has any bus routes nearby. However, if you want a taste of what quiet rural life, this is your place.
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      Matoaca is very well kept, quiet, and convenient. The residents are friendly and the neighborhoods are nice. It's small, yet spacious.
      I love that my parents put me in a area like this honestly , I've made great friends and learned a lot.